Dear Members,

Collier County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting this Thursday, September 3, at 1:00 p.m. The Board’s agenda will include whether to extend the Emergency Executive Order of the BCC of Collier County, mandating that individuals wear a face covering in certain circumstances. The Board approved the Order on July 21, 2020, and it will expire on September 3, 2020, at midnight, unless extended by the Board. Meeting Agenda

CCMS President Dr. Rebekah Bernard will participate in the Department of Health presentation to the commissioners. CCMS members are encouraged to request an extension of the mandate during the public comment portion (see below) or by contacting their commissioners. For supporting data, feel free to contact CCMS.

Individuals who would like to participate remotely, should register online prior to the beginning of the discussion about the item. Individuals who register will receive an email in advance of the meeting detailing how to participate. Individuals who would like to participate in person - Board of County Commissioners chambers, third floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Naples - must complete and submit a speaker form onsite prior to the beginning of the discussion about the item.

The meeting will be broadcast live with closed captioning on Collier Television channel 97/98 and via live streaming at colliercountyfl.gov/ctv and social media at facebook.com/colliergov.

In cooperation with SLH Medical Supply, a provider of PPE, Sanitizers, Safety, COVID Tests, Medical Supplies, the CCMS online store offers special promotions for Members and Friends of Collier County Medical Society, please feel free to share the link. Use Discount Code: colliercms.

Current Special Promotion: New customers can take advantage of a 10% discount on orders. SLH will donate 10% back to CCMS and the Foundation of CCMS from each order through the store. To begin ordering, visit the CCMS online store, register your company and use discount code: colliercms. More Info

Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard (Collier confirmed cases 8/31, 11am - 11,609)

Small businesses (50 full-time equivalent (FTE) or fewer employees) in Collier County that have suffered significant temporary loss of revenue or job losses directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly businesses that have been directly affected by state business closure orders, are eligible.

News on the CDC's Provisional Death Count: Forbes | Axios

Updated Testing Sites from DOH-Collier [Note - drive-thru testing at 3339 E. Tamiami Trail will be discontinued effective Thursday, September 3. DOH-Collier Determined High Priority Group Testing will continue at this location.]